COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
100% Malbec
PRODUCER
Matias Riccitelli Wines
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hey Malbec! is a red wine from Mendoza, Argentina, produced by Matias Riccitelli Wines. It is made from 100% Malbec grapes, primarily sourced from the Luján de Cuyo IG and Uco Valley regions. Matias Riccitelli, a dynamic winemaker, founded his winery in 2009 with a focus on expressing unique terroirs through minimal intervention. This wine is a deliberate departure from heavily oaked styles, emphasizing the pure fruit expression and floral notes characteristic of high-altitude Argentinian Malbec. The blend of grapes from different elevated sites contributes to its complexity, balancing the richness of Luján de Cuyo with the freshness and minerality of the Uco Valley. The playful name and label are a nod to its approachable yet quality-driven nature.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's playful name and label contrast with its serious quality and complex winemaking.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from vineyards as high as 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) in the Uco Valley.
Fact 03
Some vineyards used for this Malbec are over 80 years old.
Fact 04
Partial carbonic maceration is used to enhance aromatic intensity and softness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hey Malbec! is produced using 100% Malbec grapes from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention to showcase the fruit's purity. Fermentation occurs in small concrete vats with indigenous yeasts, with about 20% of the grapes undergoing carbonic maceration with whole clusters to enhance aromatics and softness. The wine is aged primarily in concrete tanks to maintain freshness, with only a small portion potentially seeing used French oak. Sustainable practices are employed in the vineyards, avoiding herbicides and systemic products, and the fruit is hand-harvested. This approach results in a vibrant, expressive Malbec that highlights its terroir.
